Description
ACU1856PODG: Andromeda Folding Knife - OD Green Micarta
ArtisanCutlery
The Andromeda from Artisan Cutlery is a slim pocket knife with the soul of a gentleman's knife. Furthering the claim to quality is the blade made from S35VN stainless steel, a favorite of high-end knifemakers, with a performance that really shines through. The blade is easily deployed by either utilizing the dual thumbstuds, or even by pressing the button and flicking your wrist. The opening action is aided by the integration of ceramic ball bearings that always make Artisan's knives a pleasure to use. The handle is available in several material options including Micarta and Titanium. Finished with a reversible pocket clip, the Andromeda is right at home out on the town.
Specifications
- Blade Length: 3.42"
- Closed Length: 4.49"
- Overall Length: 7.90"
- Blade Material: CPM-S35VN Stainless Steel
- Blade Thickness: 0.106"
- Blade Style: Drop Point
- Blade Grind: Flat
- Blade Finish: Satin
- Handle Material: OD Green Micarta
- Locking Mechanism: Button
- Pivot Assembly: Ceramic Ball Bearings
- Pocket Clip: Titanium (Tip-Up, Right/Left Carry)
- Weight: 2.80 oz.
- Designer: Ray Laconico
- Made in China
UPC Code: 193125009130
Micarta Handles
Micarta is a compressed layered composite sealed within a thermosetting plastic which creates a strong, attractive material that is impervious to water.
Pocket Clip
Includes a pocket clip for easy accessibility and a more secure carry.
S35VN Stainless Steel
An evolution of the popular S30V steel, S35VN offers a greater degree of toughness without much sacrifice in edge retention. Perfect for mid-range and premium knives.
ArtisanCutlery Andromeda Folding Knife 3.42" CPM-S35VN Satin Drop Point Blade, OD Green Micarta Handles
(1 review) 1.0 out of 5 stars
ArtisanCutlery Andromeda Folding Knife 3.42" CPM-S35VN Satin Drop Point Blade, OD Green Micarta Handles Dermot
Bogota, Nj
May 29, 2025
Pros: None
Cons: Pocket Clip
Swapping pocket clip requires dismantling? WTF?
I liked this knife when it arrived a couple of hours ago. Then, I tried to swap the pocket clip to left handed. To remove the existing pocket clip screws, you unscrew the one you can see, then you try for a while to pop the clip off before you realize there's a second screw that is only going through one of the scales and it's head is inside the handle. So, the screwdriver can get to it through the hole in the other scale and you can get it off. Good luck getting it in on the other side without dismantling the entire knife. The length of the hidden screw is pretty much exactly the width of the gap between scales, so it is nigh on impossible to slide it between them. Pulling other screws out means taking it completely apart before you can get to the hole. Just a big PITA.I have really just been turned off by this whole thing. I think this blade is going to get relegated to a 'Meh' spot in my collection.
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